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Nobody Now Has Any idea Just HOW
the Conferees D0 Stand.
TWO GONFLICTING OPINIONS.
One View 1' That There Will Be 8. Tariff
Agreement, \Vhiie Another Is Directly
to the Contrary—Routine \Vork
of the Senate and House.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-—The Democratic
tarifl conferees Were in session again to—
day and resumed the work of trying to
reach an agreement on the points of'difl'er-
ones. When some of the members of the
committee came out of the conference
room, they stated that no perceptible prog-
ress had been made. and that, to all ap-
pearances, the situation was the same as it
had been for the past Week. Secretary
Carlisle has recently been called into fre-
quent consultation by individual members
of the conference, and he was called also
by a subcommittee of the conference. He
made certain suggestions concerning the
administrative features of some of the
proposed compromises, and it is under-
stood that since these suggestions were re-
ceived the conference has been consider-
ing their bearing upon the questions at
issue. The coal and iron ore questions
have been taken up with a view to reach-
ing an understanding anon them, buf-
progrcss has been slow.
It is understood that the senate confer-
ees have indicated a willingness to make
a concession in the way of time that the
duty shall continue, but not to lessen the
amount of! duty provided in either case.
The house members have not indicated a
disposition to accept this concession and
are understood still to be holding out for
- the terms of the house bill on these items.
The Louisiana senators are demanding
the continuation of at least a part of the
sugar bounty for the-present year, but the
prospect of the success of this demand
does not appear to be bright, and-there is
an increase of the talk of passing a free
sugar bill in case of the failure of the tar-
iff bill, which is probably intended largely
to bring the Louisiana senators into line.
When the tariff conferees took a recess
for lunch today, two distinct views were
presented. The house confcrces and the
men with whom they conversed seemed to‘
think that an agreement was in sight.
The senate conferees and those senators
with whom they advise and consult seem-
ed to think that the prospects were not so
bright, and that an ultimate disagreement
would be reported.
It was also stated that an end must be
reached within the next two daysland
either an agreement .01‘ a report of a dis-
agreement madc. .
In the Senate. ,
There were barely a dozen senators on
each side of the chamber when the vice
president called the senate to order today.
.Among the bills passed was a house bill
to pension Thankful Robbins.
The antioption bill introduced on Fri-
day by Senator Davis (Mina) was, at his
request, read a second time and ordered to
lie on the table.
Mr. Palmer(l)cm., Ills. ),from the joint
committee on the library, introduced a
joint resolution for the purchase or 3. mar-
ble bust of the late Judge Joseph Holt, to
be placed in the war department of the
capitol, and appropriating $1,000 for the
purpose.
A resolution was introduced by Mr.‘
Mills (Dem., Tex.) and ordered to lie on
the table temporarily, declaring that in the
revision of the existing system of national
taxation the following principles should
be observed:
First—That all taxes are burdens on the
taxpayers and can be rightfully imposed
only to raise revenue to support the gov-
crmnent.
Second—That when taxes are imposed
on imported goods the rate should be so
low as not materially to restrict importa-
tion, and
Third—That in selecting articles to be
taxed only those ready for consumption
should be chosen and those imported for
manufacture or romanufacture should be
exempt.
The house bill to revise and equalize
real estate values in the District of Co—
lum bia was passed. ,
At the request of Mr. Cockrell (Dem.,
Me.) the deficiency bill was laid before
the senate, and the senate amendments
were insisted upon, Senators Cockrell,
Brice and Halo being appointed conferees.
The resolution offered on Aug. 1 by Mr.
Chandler looking to the investigation of»:
the Dominion Coal company of Nova
Scotia and the substitute offered by Mr.
Mills in the way of an addition to the
original resolution was taken up.
\Vork of the House.
On motion of Mr. Sayers (Dem., Tcx,),
at the opening of the session of the house
today, the general deficiency, the last of
the appropriation bills, was sent to con-
ference. ;
Mr. Catchings, chairman of the com-
mittee on rivers and harbors, presented a
resolution requesting the senate to return
the conference report on the river and
harbor bill, agreed to by the house last
' Friday. Mr. Catchings made a statement
concerning the necessity for this action.
\ It seemed that one of the amendments re-
ducing the appropriation for Boston har-
bor, to which the house had agreed, had
been lost, as Mr. Catchings said, “on ac-
count of the inexcusable negligence of
somebody.” The resolution was agreed to
without objecti'én. .
Mr. Paynter (Dem., Ky. ), from the
committee on elections, gave notice that
owing to the absence of Mr. Woodward
(N. C. ), who was to have called up the con-
tested election case of Williams versus
Settle from the Fifth North Carolina dis-
trict today, the' case would not be called
until December next. The Republican
members of the committee had agreed to
this arrangement. .
Mr. Johnson (Dem. 0.) then as a mat-
ter of privilege presented the memorial of
the Central Labor union of Cleveland
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“Equal and Exact Justice to all Men of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious or Political.”——Jefl“ersbn.
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J. Hicks, United States Judge of the north-
ern district of Ohio. The memorial re-
cited [the charges against Judge Ricks,
alleging the misappropriation of fees
amounting to $1,558 and alleging other
“crimes, misdemeanors and corruption”
for which impeachment proceedings were
prayed.
Mr. J ehnson moved to refer {the me.
morial to the committeeon judiciary.
,Mr. Grosvenor (Rep, 0.) made a brief
statement in which he stated that in his
opinion the charge arose out of a misun-
derstanding. He knew nothing personally
about the facts and did not want to inter-
ferb with a full investigation, but he
thought it would be “a matter of pro-
Iound surprise to the bar of Ohio if any
stain was found on the judicial ermine of
Judge Ricks.” The memorial was rc-.
ferred.
Against Secrecy In Congress.
WAsInNcTOx, Aug. 7.—Reprcscntatlve
Richards (Dem., 0.) today introduced in
the house a bill involving an important
change in the manner of conducting the
work of congressional committees. It pro.
vides that every session of a legislative
body of the national congress shall be
open to the public. it it passes, it will do
sway with star chamber prececdings in all
congressional matters. The bill states
that all committees and subcommittees.
considering proposed legislation referred
to them shall admit the public on all oc-
casions when such matters are considered,
and that it shall be unlawful for either of
the bodies designated to hold any meeting
for the transaction of business in secret.
The provision includes executive sessions
of the senate and of conference commit-
tees.
Bills Signed by the President.
WASHINGTON, Aug. .—The president
has approved an act to extend the time
during which the life saving service shall
be open, an act for a lightship east of Bos-
ton light and for range lights in Boston
harbor and to extend to life saving warm
the benefits of marine hospitals.
Postm asters Appointed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-—The fourth class
postmasters appointed today were:
New YorkhEast Setauket, John R.
Davis.
Pennsylvania — Dover, Edward D.
Stough.
Morris to Be Favorably Reported.
WASHINGTON, Aug] .—-The senate ju-
diciary committee today agreed to favor-
ably report the nominatien of R. C. Mor-
ris to be United States marshal for the dis-
trict of Connecticut.
RUN DO‘VN BY A TROLLEY CAR._
A Picnic Party Hurled From a. Bridge—A
Number of Persons Hurt.
BELLAIRE, 0., Aug. 7.——While return-
ingfrom St. Clairsville at about midnight
a picnic wagon, in which were 25 persons,
drove on to Whisky tun bridge, on the
tracks of the Wheeling and Bellaire elec-
tric railway. A car was running at high
speed on a supposedly clear track, when it
came upon the wagon, hurling it 0d the
bridge with all its occupants and the four
horses. There was a sheer fall of 20 feet.
Two of the four horses were killed, the
others crippled, eight of the passengers
seriously wounded and the rest more or
less hurt. Emmet Pickett, the driver of
the wagon, is expected to die. The car and
the wagon were both wrecked.
Parnel Is Under Arrest.
SANTA FE, N. M., Aug. 7. —United
States Deputy Marshal Ben Williams
brought from Baton Daniel Parnel, want-
ed by the United States court in Colorado
on the charge of obstructing the United
States mails. Deputy Williams has also
lately arrested at Raton seven others
charged with obstructing mails and dis-
arming United States doputics at Trini-
dad.
All Pistol Records Broken.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug.7.—-Smith Carr, a
member Of the Columbia Pistol and Rifle
club, while practicing broke all known
records with the pistol. Carr shot at an
American standard target at a distance of
50 yards, 10 shots to a string. The total
number of shots he fired was 100, and he
scored 09 out of a possible 100 on three
difierent strings.
Alabama's Election In Doubt.
MON'I‘GOM’IaI-iv, A1a., Aug. 7.—’l‘onight,
in the state election, both sides are claim-
ing victory with a confidence which is
amazing. At Democratic headquarters in
this city the state is claimed by a majority
estimated at between 25,000 and 50,000.
To the general public, however, the result
is not clear. -
Mexican Mining Encouraged.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—Tho Mexican
government by decree in encouragement of
gold milling in that country has provided
a series of concessions to miners in the
shape of remission of duties on tools and
plant, partial rebate of mining tax for 10
years and exemption from federal impost.
A Memphis Paper Suspends.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 7.—The Star, an after-
noon papcr which was started here about
six months ago, has suspended publica-
tion. Creditors attached the plantand
closed up the office. The Central type
foundry of St. Louis is the heaviest for-
eign creditor.
Cripple Creek In Luck.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Aug. 7.—The dis-
covery on Mineral hill of lead carbonate,
the ore which gave Leadville its great
boom, is regarded by mining men as the
most remarkable and important made in
Cripple Creek district. '
A New Century Run Record.
CHICAGO, Aug. 7.——In the ‘run of the
Century club from Chicago to Elgin and
Aurora and return the record for the 100
miles was reduced by 15 minutes, J. F.
Gunther of the Llncolns making the run .
in 6‘ hours 48 minutes.
Strike Formally Declared 011‘.
CHICAGO, Aug. 7.—At a general meet-
ing of the Chicago switchmen a vote to
declare the strike off today was carried by
a decisive majority.
First of lhe Illce Crop;
NEW ORLEAN‘s, Aug. 7,—The coast
packet Stella Wilds brought to the city 70
casks of new ride, the first of the season. ‘
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THE- lulu TROUBLE.
Vessels For Japan Masquerading Un-
der the Spanish Flag.
VON HANNEKIN’S REPORTS.
He Tells the Story of the Sinking of the
Kow-Shung—The Japanese Knew That
She Was an English Vessel.
France Is Getting Mad New.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 7.—Letters received
here from Colonel von Hannekin, formel
aide-de-camp to the Chinese viceroy, L1
Hung Chang, confirm the reports of the
insubordination of the Chinese troops
aboard the transport Kow-Shung. It is
believed here that the affidavits made by
Captain Galsworthy and Chief Officer
Tamplin of the Kow~Shung were signed
under compulsion. Captain Galsworthy
and his companions were taken from
Chemnlpo to Sasebo on July 29 and were
released on Aug. 4. Quartermaster
Evangelista is still in the hospital at
‘Sasebo, suffering from the wounds which
he received during the engagement.
Denmark 'has demanded th‘é‘rclease oi
Herr Muhlcnstedt, a passenger on the dis
patch boat Tsao-Kiang, which was cap
turcd by the Japanese on July 25.
While the Japanese minister, accent
_, panied by his suit, and the J apancsc con-
sul were leaving Tientsin on Aug. 3 they
were attacked by a crowd of Chinese sol-
diers, who seized their baggage and threat-
ened them with personal violence, but the
Viceroy, Li Hung Chang, quickly sent a
the riot.
Von Hannekin's Statement.
Colonel von Hannekin has forwarded
the following statement at the request of
the Indo-China company:
The Japanese cruiser Nanlwa during
the morning of July :25 ordered the Kow-
Shung to anchor. She obeyed, and some
Japanese oilicers boarded her and ex-
amined the ship’s papers. They were
‘quite satisfied that she was a British
steamer, but they ordered the Kow—Shung
to follow the Naniwa to Japan. Captain
Galsworthy of the Kow—Shung declined
on the ground that the Chinese troops on
board the transport would not permit him
to do so. The captain then asked for per-
mission to return direct to Tuku, from
which port he had cleared in time of peace.
The Japanese did not reply and hoisted a
signal notifying us to leave the steamer
immediately. Captain Galsworthy also do-
clined to do this, as the Chinese troops
would not permit him.
Then the Nauiwa, without any further
warning, discharged a torpedo at us and
opened fire upon us with her guns. The
Kow-Shung sank about 30 minutes after
the torpedo exploded at her side. ..
While swimming I saw a Japanese boat
lowered, heavily armed, which fired into
the Kow-Shung.
The Chinese fired their rifles at the
Naniwa, at the swimming men and also
at their own countrymen on board, with
the view that all should perish together.
These Treaty Ports.
LONDON, Aug. 7.——In the house of com-
mons today Sir Edward Grey, parliamen-
tary secretary to the foreign office”, in re-
ply to a question from Mr. Edward T.
Gourley, representing Sunderland, a
prominent shipowner of that place, said
that Japan has promised that no warlike
operations should be undertaken against
Shanghai and its approaches on the condi-
tion that China. is not to obstruct the ap-
proaches to Shanghai. Japan, Sir Ed-
ward added. contends that the powers
have no right to interfere with neutral
vessels except in the event of an effective
blockade, due otice of which should be
given, or in th case of contraband of war.
Sir Edward Grey also stated that it
would be dangerous for Great Britain to
define by a general statement what is and
what is not contraband of war. Coal, he
said, had been held not to be contraband
of war, as a rule, but it was possible in
certain cases that it might become so.
Great Britain, remarked the parliamen-
tary secretary in con clusion. must adhere
to the doctrine that it is not for fighters to
decide what is and what is not contraband
of war regardless of the well established
rights of neutral people.
Offers of Aid For Japan.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—chera1 hundred
letters containing tenders of service to the
Japanese government in the present war
with China have been received at the le-
gation here. They come from nearly ev-
ery part of the United States. One of the
latest was from an ex-Confederato at
Greenvllle. Miss, Offering to raise a regi-
ment of men if desired at that place and
New Orleans, another was from the for-
'eign legion of Cleveland. a third ‘came
from an individual who was willing to
raise a company of picked sharpshooters,
and a fourth was from a person who had
some torpedo device he was willing to
part with for a consideration. Such com-
munications as the last mentioned are
turned over to the naval attache of the
legation to do with as he deems best. To
the others thelegation officials return po-
lite dcclinations. It is a penal offense for
Americans to serve either in the Chinese
or Japanese service while the two nations
are at war, so that the latter government
cannot under any circumstances accept
the offers.
New France Is ‘.’.':> ll.
TIEN-Tsrx. China, Aug. 7.—M. Jules
Dutreuil Bcrhins, the eminent French cx-
plorer, has been murdered at Tibet and
his body thrown into the‘rivcr.
. The French envoy to China has ad-
dressed a protest to- the government do
manding the rccovcry and return of the
unfortunate man’s body and papers. The
envoy also. demands that the Chinese gov-
ernment mime an apology for the occur-
rence and provide a proper compensation
or the familykor the murdered man.
Rand the ze’fir'rn:
force of troopsto the scene and suppressed
THE vuuu IN FORM
She Has Little Difficulty In Defeating
the English Yachts.
THE SATANITA FAR BEHIND.
COWES, Isle of'Wight, Aug. 7.—-With
prospects of a splendid day’s racing the
Vigilant, Britannia and Satanita started
this morning in the chief event of the re-
gatta of the Royal London Yacht club.
The weather was what the experts called
Satanita weather. The course was around
the isle of Wight, starting east'ward, once
around, to make a total distance of about
55 miles.
Only one thing marred the spectacle—a
leaden sky, which threatened a showery
day. But a fine breeze was blowing. The
white caps Were dancing at a lively'rate,
giving hopes of a strong wind throughout
the race and putting the three yachts
thoroughly upon their’mettle.
The Vigilant, it was announced just be-
fore the raée, allows the Satauita 55 sec—
onds, owing to the reduction of the lat- I
ter’s sail area, and allows the Britannia 2
minutes and 22 seconds.
\ The Vigilant Dost at the Start.
As the morning wore on the wind in-
creased in force, and there were promises
of its bldwing still harder. The three
rival yachts gave the spectators a pretty
exhibition of smart seamanship before the
start as they cruised up and down testing
the wind from 9 O’clock until the starting
gun was fired at 10 a. In. The three racers
made for the line as the report of the gun
echoed over the water. All three carried
club topsails and balloon jibs. Their
times of crossing the line were:
H. M. S.
Satanita ............................ 10 01 . 00
Britannia ............ ‘ . . .. .......... 10 01 05
Vigilant ........................... 10 01 :30
IIIImediatcly after crossing the line an
exciting and a pretty contest occurred be-
tween thc Britannia and the Vigilant.
The former was holding the windward
position, and the latter tried to pass her.
but the Prince of Wales’ cutter immedi—
ately luffcd up and hold the Vigilant. For
a time,~:-consequently, both yachts made
little forward progress. .
The times of the yachts in passing East“
Cowcs point were: ,
H. M. S.
'Saianita" f. ........................ 1‘0 11 32
Vigilant. . ....................... 10 11} 31
Britannia .......................... 10 ll 15
All three yachts get past the polht in
good style and reached along at great
speed with part of their starboard rails
submerged. Their times at Hyde pier, the
next point, were as follows: -
ll. M. S.
Satanita ............................ 10 :30 55
Vigilant .......................... 10 31 3") ’
Britannia .......................... 10 32 26
Both the Satanita and the Vigilant were
increasing their leads on the Prince of
Wales’ cutter.
the Vigilant was pulling up on the Sa-
tanita, and the three yachts were so close
together that the excitement among the
spectators was intense. The times were:
H. M. S.
Satan i ta ............................ 10 47 20
Vigilant ............................ 10 47 30
Britannia .......................... 10 is 15
Sathnita Falling Back.
The Vigilant had pulled up one minute
and 30 seconds after passing Rydo pier.
Tho Britannia had also gained, having
drawn up six seconds on the Vigilant and
one minute and 36 seconds on the Sa-
tanita.
At Shanklin, isle of Wight, the times
of the yachts were about as follows:
. 171'. M. S.
Satanita ............................ 1:3 05 00
Vigilant ............................. 12 07 00
Britannia ..................... . ..... 12 08 00
The above times could only be approxi-
mated, as the signals were indistinct from
the shore, and it was difficult to distin-
guish tho Satanita from the Britannia.
The same conditions governed at Ventn or,
Isle of Wight, which was passed, as near
as could be judged, as follows:
ll. M. S.
Satanita ............................ 12 :35 :35
Vi gilant ............................ 12 25 31
Britannia .......................... 1:3 26 32
St. Catherine’s point, isle of Wight,
was passed at about 12:55 p. m., with the
Vigilant a length ahead of the Britannia
and the Satanita last. This point is situ-
ated about half way between the start and
the finish of the course around the isle of
Wight.
At Freshwater the Vigilant had 'in-
creased her lead. The times were:
II. M. S.
Vigilant ........ . ........ . ...... '. . . . 23 01 _ 00
Britannia .......................... 2 03 00
Sataniia ............................ 2 07 80
’ Ofl' Yarmouth the Vigilant and the
Britannia were almost on level terms, and
in Totland bay they were lying nearly
motionless in the doldrums._. The Satanita
was away astern, not having rounded the
Needles. 11‘ ' -
u The wind slightly freshened later, and
the Vigilant moved slowly on past Hurst
Castle I'minute 35 :seconds ahead of Bri-
tannia.
Vigilant \Vins “In a \Valk.”
From there on the Vigilant continued
to draw ahead and won easily.
\ The times of the yachts at the finish
were:
H. M. S.
Vigilant ............................ 5 06 15
Britannia .......... ,1 ............... 5 14 27
Satanita .............. -. . ............ 5 Hi 15
The Vigilant consequently won by 8
minutes 12 seconds, without counting her
time allowance of 2 minutes 22 seconds,
which she allows the Britannia. Giving
the Britannia her' time allowance, the
Vigilant won by 5 minutes 50 seconds.
The American yacht allowed the Bri-
tannia more time today because the course
was longer—namely, 55 miles against 47
miles sailed over in the race of Saturday.
Mr. George J: Gould, Mr. Reward
Gould, Lord Dunravcn and Mr. C. Oliver
Iselin were on board the Vigilant during
the race. The Atalanta. with the Gould
family on board and with Mrs. Iselin as
one of the guests. followed the race.
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